YEARLY HIGH
0.0405 BHD
YEARLY LOW
0.0370 BHD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0389 BHD

2017 MAD to BHD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MAD to BHD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 0.0405. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.0370.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0035 BHD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0375 to the December average rate of 0.0400, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0405 was up 2.77% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0394, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MAD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 203 BHD
2016 Average 192 BHD
Yearly Trough Low 185 BHD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.69 BHD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0405
0.0372
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to BHD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.0379, compared to 0.0399 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0379
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0399

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0010 BHD (High: 0.0399 / Low: 0.0390). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 BHD (High: 0.0403 / Low: 0.0398).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.0403) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0388), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0015 (+3.81%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.0403
2016 Avg (September) 0.0388

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0378 0.0370 0.0375
February 0.0379 0.0372 0.0375
March 0.0379 0.0372 0.0376
April 0.0381 0.0373 0.0376
May 0.0387 0.0379 0.0383
June 0.0391 0.0385 0.0387
July 0.0399 0.0390 0.0394
August 0.0404 0.0397 0.0399
September 0.0405 0.0398 0.0403
October 0.0402 0.0396 0.0399
November 0.0404 0.0396 0.0399
December 0.0403 0.0398 0.0400